Route 168 Bypass over Ches & Albemrl Canal @
FairChesapeake city, Virginia · 0.64 to 165 /1.41 to 190 · Structure no. 000000000021891
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,025 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,911
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 168 Bypass over Ches & Albemrl Canal @ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 168 Bypass over Ches & Albemrl Canal @ in Chesapeake city, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 63,911 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86,905 by 2042. The structure is 3,025 ft (922 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 168 Bypass over Ches & Albemrl Canal @ built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 168 Bypass over Ches & Albemrl Canal @ in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Route 168 Bypass over Ches & Albemrl Canal @ carry?
About 63,911 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 168 Bypass over Ches & Albemrl Canal @?
The structure is 3,025 ft (922 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Route 168 Bypass over Ches & Albemrl Canal @?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.